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Hurricanes call in support for Crusaders match Prop John Schwalger returns from a two-year break for the Hurricanes' friendly against the Crusaders in Levin on Friday evening http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2013/rugby/story/186555.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2013/rugby/story/186555.html Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:52:26 GMT England and Wales book Under-20s title showdown England and Wales will meet in the first all-northern hemisphere IRB Junior World Championship final on Sunday http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/186537.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/186537.html Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:49:44 GMT Boys red carded for fighting during warm-up New Zealand authorities are investigating an Under-16 school match which had to be abandoned within minutes of starting after a number of fights broke out http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/186445.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/186445.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:48:27 GMT Homophobic 'morons' tarnish All Blacks Test Fans who yelled homophobic comments at players during last weekend's Test between New Zealand and France have been condemned http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/186439.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/186439.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:33:20 GMT Israel Dagg sorry for 'fag' tweet Israel Dagg falls from grace after starring in the All Blacks' 30-0 victory over France in Christchurch, subsequently used the word "fag" in a tweet http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/186247.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/186247.html Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:54:35 GMT Steve Hansen hails defensive effort New Zealand coach Steve Hansen takes pride in a record-setting defensive display to win the second Test against France and clinch the three-Test Gallaher Cup series http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/186095.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/186095.html Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:09:25 GMT Superb All Blacks shut out France New Zealand clinched a series victory over France with a 23-0 win in their second Test clash at the AMI Stadium in Christchurch on Saturday night http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185985.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185985.html Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:08:57 GMT Cane out to make his mark against France The youngest player on the field will carry more responsibility than most when the All Blacks chase improvements in the second Test against France http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185939.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185939.html Sat, 15 Jun 2013 01:42:54 GMT England Under-20s book semi-final berth England Under-20s booked an IRB Junior World Championship semi-final clash against New Zealand with a 109-0 thrashing of USA on Thursday http://www.espnscrum.com/blogs/rugby/story/185855.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/blogs/rugby/story/185855.html Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:18:59 GMT Sam Whitelock replaces Brodie Retallick Brodie Retallick will miss the remaining two Gallaher Cup Tests between New Zealand and France with a hamstring injury http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185825.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185825.html Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:00:37 GMT All Blacks seek 'quick, clean ball' Liam Messam is confident the All Blacks will improve in the second Test because they now know France's capabilities as a result of the first match at Eden Park http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185815.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185815.html Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:13:51 GMT New Zealand progress to semi-finals New Zealand advance to the IRB Junior World Championship semi-finals after beating Ireland 31-26 in their final pool game in Vannes, France http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185801.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185801.html Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:49:14 GMT All Blacks support Savea through court case All Black coach Steve Hansen said he will continue to play wing Julian Savea despite him facing charges of domestic violence http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185731.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185731.html Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:07:10 GMT Ranger considers backing out of Montpellier deal New Zealand centre Rene Ranger may have to put club before country and honour his contract with French club Montpellier at the expense of his international career http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185717.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185717.html Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:06:11 GMT Hansen opens up on All Blacks All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said his decision to make no changes to the side for Saturday's second Test was all down to the need for consistency http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185683.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185683.html Thu, 13 Jun 2013 06:35:17 GMT Three changes to All Blacks bench All Blacks coach Steve Hansen revealed an unchanged starting line-up for the second Test against France in Christchurch on Saturday http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185649.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185649.html Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:29:53 GMT Richie McCaw to return with club side New Zealand's World Cup-winning captain Richie McCaw will return to rugby in July by playing for his local club in Christchurch http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185609.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185609.html Wed, 12 Jun 2013 06:52:24 GMT Bastareaud doubtful for second Test Powerhouse France midfielder Mathieu Bastareaud rates himself as a 50 percent chance to be available for selection for the second rugby Test against the All Blacks on Saturday night http://www.espnscrum.com/france/rugby/story/185581.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/france/rugby/story/185581.html Wed, 12 Jun 2013 03:28:30 GMT Scrum farce tipped to end The scrum farce that turned the first All Blacks-France Test into a tedious spectacle won't be repeated during the rest of the series http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185573.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/185573.html Wed, 12 Jun 2013 06:36:17 GMT France pleased with midweek tune-up France coach Philippe Saint-Andre said he had been given a little to think about ahead by France's 38-15 win over the Blues at North Harbour Stadium on Saturday night http://www.espnscrum.com/france/rugby/story/185567.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/france/rugby/story/185567.html Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:08:17 GMT